Smirk

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /smɜː(ɹ)k/
• Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)k

Origin

Cf. Middle High German smielen/smieren ("to smile") ( >

obsolete, rare German schmieren).

Noun

1. An uneven, often crooked smile that is insolent, self-satisfied or scornful.
2. A forced or affected smile; a simper.
• Sir Walter ScottThe bride, all smirk and blush, had just entered.

Derived terms

• smirker
• smirkily
• smirkingly
• smirky

Full definition of smirk

Verb

1. To smile in a way that is affected, smug, insolent or contemptuous.

Synonyms

• simper
• shit-eating grin vulgar

Adjective

1. (obsolete) smart; spruce; affected; simpering
• SpenserSo smirk, so smooth.